Florida Tourist Attractions : Art Deco Historic District, South Beach, Miami
South Beach’s heart is its Art Deco Historic District, from 18th St. and south along Ocean Dr and Collins Ave - one of the largest area in the USA on the National Register of Historic Places. In fact, the District’s rejuvenations and rebirth as a major tourist destination results directly from it’s protection as a historic place in 1979.
The National Register designation prevents developers from wholeheartedly razing significant portions of what was, in the 1980s, a crime-ridden collection of crumbling eyesores populated primarily by drug-crazed lunatics, Cuba’s refugees and elderly residents. It’s a far cry from that now, with a lively mix of neighbors including gay men, for winters only, plus a sprinkling of old timer holdouts. Today, hotel and apartment facades are decidedly colorful, with pastel architectural details.
Your First stop here should be the Art Deco Welcome Center (305-531-3484; 1001 Ocean Dr; 10am-7:30am Mon-Sat, to 6pm Sun). which will provide you with a good sense of this much beloved but often misunderstood district. You’ll find an informative pernament exhibit in the gallery, a bevy of walking tours you can sign up for (including an excellent self-guided audio tour), and a very well stocked gift shop hawking souvenirs from old-fashioned postcards to deco-style jewelry.
Author : Lonely Planet
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